Wheelchair blanket/jacket/slicker

ABSTRACT

A wheelchair blanket/jacket/slicker garment that provides those who are elderly, disabled or other adaptive persons with warmth, protection and convenience. A full sleeve, full front portion with a contoured wing-back portion design that lends freedom of mobility while maintaining objectives without sacrifice to comfort and style.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to the general field of apparelworn for warmth, protection and convenience for the elderly, disabledand other adaptive people that have the need for wheelchair use.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Numerous varieties of wearing apparel have been provided for suchadaptive persons. Due to the multitudes of inconveniences such as, bulk,slipping, multiple pieces, drafts and so on, are results of problematicareas of the prior art. Prior apparel such as the poncho, have beensuitable for there use yet, do not have the full effective purpose likethe present invention.

[0003] Hence it is most beneficial to provide a blanket/jacket/slicker,(bjs or present invention), that supplies the multi-care needs as statedabove to achieve the warmth, comfort and protection from the elementswith freedom of mobility still intact for the user.

DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION

[0004] The present invention (17) provides an adaptive wheelchair boundindividual to have the freedom of mobility while maintaining warmth,protection, and convenience, without sacrifice of style. This inventionis worn like a jacket with sleeves (1) or a poncho without sleeves thatcan be pulled over ones head or Velcro (2) is used to close (10) thewinged back upper portion (3) without having the bulk on ones back.While the upper back portion (3) length goes to just under the shoulderblades (16), the front portion (4) continues the length to the ankle (5)having Velcro tabs (6) to close the lower front portion (4) around thecalf area of the user. The upper full sleeve portion (1) has ribbing orelastasized wrist or cuff area (7) for wear ease. A pocket (8) maybeplaced 10″ down from cowl or v-neck area (9) of the front portion. Anoptional hood (11) with Velcro tabs (12), that attaches to Velcro onneck area (12), for easy ability for removal as well as, tabs (13) forclosure around the face. For individuals with drool or wet problems, awet guard is opted for in chest area (15).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

[0005]FIG. 1 is a front view of present invention with elevated contourwing-back portion and hood portion.

[0006]FIG. 2 is a three-quarter view of present invention shown in FIG.1.

[0007]FIG. 3 is a full back view of present invention with view ofwet-guard outlined in FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0008] Referring to the present drawings in detail, wherein as referencecharacters refer to like parts throughout the three figures, elementsand portions. A further description is specified with detail to parts ofreferred invention 17. FIGS. 1-3 shows garment 17 in full showing a backupper portion 3, two arm sections 1, and a front full portion 4.

[0009]FIG. 1 shows a full front portion 4 with an elevated upper backportion 3 that shows the winged-back Velcro closure 10,2. The frontportion has an applicated double pocket 8 with a cowl neck 9 portion. Asshown in FIGS. 1-3, the arm or sleeve portions 1 are attached to frontand back portions 4,3. Sleeves 1 address wrists 7 with ribbed cuff thatare elasticized. The function of the elasticized neck and cuff 9,7 areintended for a close fit to minimize infiltration of wind and waterabout the garment. As shown, Velcro tabs 14 are used to attach hood 11that have the male Velcro end 12 to fit the female end adjacent to cowlor v-neck portion 9. The attachable hood 11 may be enclosed around facewith located tabs 13 on inside of hood 11. FIGS. 1-3 also give attentionto the upper back portion 3 that encompasses the shoulders and closeswith Velcro 2 located at back of neck 10. In addition, the front view 4shows the length extending to ankle 5 with Velcro male and female tabsfor optional leg closure 6. Having an option to enclose the inventionwould prevent flapping if worn outdoors.

[0010]FIG. 2 shows a three-quarter view with shadowed side indicatingthe back-side of invention 17. FIG. 2 also gives an open view of upperback portion with the Velcro male and female closure 10, 2, 3. This viewshows the detail of the contour that is the wingback 3 that connectsfront 4 and upper back portion 3 to sleeve portion 1. As can be seen thefigure, a minimum seam is in view to lessen any irritating discomfortthat can come from multiple seams. Developing the wing-back upperportion 3 eliminates the discomfort of bulk and shifting that can bereceived from alternative garments.

[0011]FIG. 3 gives a full back view of invention 17 with upperwinged-portion 3 open with total view of chest wet-guard 15 and contourcowl neck 9. The chest wet-guard is applied to inside to prevent dampingof garments under blanket and out of view to others. As in FIGS. 1 and2, front portion length to ankle 5 as well as the Velcro male and femaletabs 6 are also in view. The Velcro male and female tabs 2 that closeupper back portion 10, 3 are in view like that in FIGS. 1 and 2. Theview in FIG. 3 show shadowed area for sleeve portion 1, 7.

MODIFICATION

[0012] The embodiment disclosed herein has been discussed to familiarizereaders with the aspects of the invention. It is understood thatmodification, substitution and many changes may be made.

[0013] Therefore, with present form of invention ofblanket/jacket/slicker is shown and described, skilled persons in theart will appreciate that various changes and modification can and may bemade without departing from original invention as defined in thefollowing claims.

I claim:
 1. A medium weight garment comprising: a front portion of fulllength from neck portion to ankle and upper contoured wing-back portionthat connects to front portion encompassing sleeve portion, elasticizedneck and cuff with Velcro closures at back portion and lower frontportion, a chest wet-guard portion, whereby said garment providesfreedom of mobility without the sacrifice to warmth, protection andconvenience.
 2. The garment set forth in claim 1, wherein said frontportion from elasticized neck to ankle having Velcro tabs to enclosearound legs, consistent with front portion a pocket located 10″ downfrom neck portion.
 3. The garment according to claim 1, having an uppercontoured wingback portion with Velcro closure.
 4. The garment accordingto claim land 3, encompassing front and back portion around sleeveattaching under sleeve portion.
 5. The garment according to claim 1,chest wet-guard located on backside of front portion to protect againstdamping to under garments.